One of the city’s liveliest music venues has been sold, and when it reopens, it will have returned to its Asian roots.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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Fashion: You look GR80s!
Many of us embraced the decade’s signature looks – from the tops of our perilously high perms to the bottoms of our stirrups-clad feet.
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Power ballads: Screaming sweet nothings, baby
From ‘Sister Christian’ to ‘I’ll Be There for You,’ loud love songs marked the ’80s.
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Off Beat: Comics relief
Artists and readers enjoy the chance to relax and socialize at Coast City Comics’ ‘Drink & Draw’ sessions.
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‘Rock’ing the 1980s
‘Rock of Ages,’ a hirsute homage to over-the-top ’80s music and pop culture, comes to Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Saturday.
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Portland Children’s Film Festival selects 28 student films
In all, 49 films produced by160 Portland area students were submitted to the festival for consideration.
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F.O.G. Festival raises $2,500 for food bank
This year’s festival included performances by Blues Traveler’s John Popper and Spin Doctors’ Chris Barron.
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American lit: How Edison changed the culture
The national character and its bold embrace of innovation found its spark in the birth of electricity, Ernest Freeberg’s new book contends.
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Off Beat: Going to the mattresses
It’s time for Shawnee Peak’s annual Mattress Race, sponsored by … wait for it … America’s Mattress & Furniture Gallery.
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‘Eddie Money: Unplugged’ at Asylum
His hits of the ’70s and ’80s, recent return to the spotlight and upcoming show at Asylum are all on the tip of Money’s tongue – that and a few jokes.